Posted Feb 28, 2010 / by Kevin / in Weddings / 0 Comments
There is something nerve-wracking about shooting a talented graphic designer's wedding. It is also a huge honor when you get hired by a talented graphic designer.
Meet Bruce. And, his adorable wife Juliette. Bruce, is a graphic designer.
I think it's the appreciation and complete understanding of the visual arts that makes me anxious. Artists tend to be controlling about their own work and passionate about other art forms. I worry they might grapple with the inability to just let go and have fun. You know. Let me do my job so I can deliver quality work.
Posted Jan 25, 2010 / by Kevin / in Weddings / 6 Comments
Winter weddings. They are not very popular. But for some reason, I have shot 4 events in December and January.
I was extremely excited to shoot my first wedding event at the Palmer House. While I have shot corporate events and many brides preparing for their day at the hotel, I have never shot a ceremony and reception in that space. I am looking forward to working with the hotel more! In fact, I have a 3-day Hindu wedding this coming May at the Palmer House. Warmer weather combined with the Palmer House will be welcomed in my book.
I walked into the room where Courtney was getting her makeup done. Well, actually … she was supposed to begin makeup when I arrived, but she just completed both hair AND makeup. Arg. Thanks, Courtney! Now what?
Posted Jan 17, 2010 / by Kevin / in Weddings / 1 Comment
Lauren wrote me in February of 2009 inquiring about my services for her wedding in November.
I quickly wrote her back, excited about the possibility to shoot at The Peninsula. She responded the next day and said, "Thank you so much for the quick response. All the info you sent me was very helpful. Your work is quite fabulous and I am very much interested in booking you for my wedding."
I truly enjoy simple hirings. No consultation. No meeting. In fact, I didn't ever meet the bride and groom until their wedding day.
Slightly nervous, of course, I set my fears aside and tapped into my knowledge database and started photographing. Holy Name Cathedral and The Peninsula. Two fantastic spots to shoot with backdrops to die for.
The bride and groom met in college 4 years ago. Lauren says she knew he was the one even before they started dating. She is definitely a gal with determination, and a strong sense of what she wants. And, at the same time, a very easy-going young lady to boot.
Posted Dec 21, 2009 / by Kevin / in Pregnancy & Babies / 1 Comment
Three and a half years into their marriage, and they finally birthed a healthy baby boy.
I can picture Rick as a "dad," but I am still having issues with my little sweet Miss O as a mother. Why do I feel as if she is my child?
The three of us were trying to get together again for another pregnancy shoot to take advantage of the fall colors and to get some city-scape images as well as park/foliage settings. However, 1.5 hours before they were supposed to be here, Rick contacted me to say, "Um, we can't make it. Roni is starting her labor."
Roni's birth was an "EVENT." The two labored at home in the shower for a while before moving that process to a shower stall at Prentice. Eventually, she moved her labor to the hospital bed.
She labored everywhere.
Born: Friday, October 9th, 2009 at 1:47am
7 pounds 12 ounces
20 inches
100% awesome
Posted Dec 14, 2009 / by Kevin / in Pregnancy & Babies / 1 Comment
I hadn't spoken or seen Roni & Rick in a VERY long time. Maybe since January at another wedding they referred me to?
But on August 4th of this year, Roni wrote me an email saying,
"hi mr. w.
it's your favorite. little miss o.
well, not so little right now because I'm 30 weeks preggers. THIRTY. THIRTY! THIRTY!?"
This was something I needed to see. She is already so tiny and compact, so I was curious about how she was carrying around a baby in her stomach area.
Roni & Rick have it down. They know responsibility, respect, patience and commitment. After 3 years of building a stronger foundation they decided it was time to add a little person "to spill the love onto." Considering Roni is an actress, she was not in town much. So this did make things a little difficult. Obviously in the end, they figured things through.
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